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Ballard's in the Atrium, West Baden Springs, IN

Ballard's in the Atrium

4.5
4.5
15 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Enjoy the West Baden Signature Bloody Mary or your favorite cocktail and lighter fare under the dome. Taste seasonal drink favorites like a Hot Toddy, Butter Beer or martini selections. Enjoy alfresco-like dining as natural light peers in through the atrium’s skylights to provide a peaceful atmosphere. This bar is named for Ed Ballard, who purchased West Baden Springs Hotel from Lee Sinclair in 1923.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (877) 291-3061
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ballard's in the Atrium offers a "breathtaking view" and memorable dining with "fantastic food" and a "delicious wine" selection. While some found service slow, others praised the "superb" service from staff like Gabriel. The ambiance under the dome is "beautiful," making it a go-to for celebrations.

15 Reviews
  1. Leon

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance and very good food. Our server, Peter, was very attentive. Highly recommend this atrium experience!

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  2. Mark

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was properly prepared, of excellent quality, and nicely presented. Service was excellent even on a somewhat busy evening. The ambience of dining under the giant dome in this totally restored historic hotel CANNOT be overstated. Totally satisfied with our experience at Ballards and stay at the West Baden Hotel.

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  3. Dave

    Indiana

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entrance to the hostess stand was misleading and not well marked. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent as well. The wait staff patiently took our pictures. We always love the snack mix at this restaurant. We appreciate that the management continues to provide the snack mix at the tables. It keeps us coming back. And of course, the atmosphere and ambience are unparalleled. Nowhere else in the world can you experience a location like you can while dining at this restaurant in the atrium. 

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  4. Tom

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed that we requested a chair to be removed on advance for a wheelchair guest and that didn't happen. Nor was a birthday mentioned.

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  5. Barbara

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat at Ballard's everytime we are at French Lick. Beautiful. Fantastic food. Great service.

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  6. WalterM

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was not great. Tables were having a hard time getting their food and appetizers. Drinks were slow. Wait staff seemed in a bad mood in general. Food was ok. Not really as hot as it should be. The ambiance of eating under the dome was great. In general, just a mediocre experience.

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  7. Robin

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over priced for okay food. Nothing special about the food. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip that was not good. It was ALL spinach. No cheese or sauce, very few artichoke hearts. Inedible. I had the salmon and it was just okay. My husband had the lobster roll which he said was good. We each had two cocktails which cost about $20 each! Bill was almost $200! Beautiful inside and under the amazing dome!

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  8. Terri

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breathtaking view and the lighting in the entire lobby and dome absolutely perfect. Food was great and wine delicious.

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  9. Kim

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wagu burger was excellent! Cooked to perfection.

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  10. Kim

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing and the service from Gabriel was superb!

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Ballard's in the Atrium is rated 4.5 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Ballard's in the Atrium

8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

Additional information

  • Area
    French Lick
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
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